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A white, high collared smock with a line of white, knotted buttons along the right side serving as the closure. The right breast pocket has a caduceus and the letters "US" embroidered in red thread.
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An angular and crushed gray piece of metal with two lines of rivets and red kanji along the sides.
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Captain James B. Cain's officer's sword engraved with decorative gold scrollwork and paired with a black scabbard and a gold sword knot. "Ensign James B. Cain US Navy April 12, 1941" is engraved on...
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Acrylic on canvas painting of the USS Yorktown (CV-10) (left) and the USS Laffey (DD-724) (right) in their modern moorings at Patriots Point.
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Silver finish Zippo lighter with some scratches on the front. The inscription reads "USS Yorktown (CVA-10)". The lighter is engraved with an image of the USS Yorktown with Naval Aviator wings in the...
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A purple and gold heart-shaped medal with the likeness of George Washington on the front. The back of the Purple Heart reads "For Military Merit Ensign Samuel J. Underhill USNR," and the medal itself...
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Vietnam War-era black wool beret with cut off tassel and River Patrol Force TF-116 patch.
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An embroidered, multicolored jacket patch with a rounded center, a top and bottom tab, and an approximation of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) at the top of the patch. The center of the patch shows the...
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This World War II khaki canvas-cotton blend summer aviator helmet was manufactured by Slote & Klein with a Telephonica headset installed. The helmet includes two silver metal buckles with a detachable...
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Wool, dress blue uniform jumper with a square 'tar-flap' collar with white striping and embroidery in the nape of the shirt reading 'WC Gauding.' The cuffs of the jumper have matching white piping...
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A post-World War II, US Navy Nurse Corps (NNC) summer uniform blouse with blue and white pin stripes. The shirt and sleeves are piped in navy blue and have navy blue anchor buttons. Nurse and...
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A late World War II-era US Navy and Marine Corps pilot olive drab, Nylon flying suit. The suit is collared with a single, pull-tab zipper from collar to crotch, a pocket on either breast, and a pocket...
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A World War II US Naval aviator's summer flying suit made out of a khaki cotton-canvas material. The suit is collared with a pull tab zipper running from nape to crotch and a buckled belt around the...
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Piece of the watertight bulkhead from the aft turrets of the USS Arizona (BB-39). The turrets were later removed and reinstalled as United States Army Coast Artillery Corps Battery Arizona at Kahe...
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A light-weight, brown, rectangular plate with raised lettering detailing the building specifications of the USS Bon Homme Richard.
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Padded, brown leather headgear with an open top for breathability and ties on the chin for stability.
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A Korean War-era, ceramic red and white commemorative circular ashtray with 'USS Laffey 1952 World Cruise' present in red lettering.
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Today I met the granddaughter of Henry E. "Red" Erwin. Jennifer Michaels and her two sons, David (6) and Will (3), were here to visit the Congressional Medal of Honor museum, while her Air Force...
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A 48-star US flag flown aboard USS Laffey (DD-724) on D-Day. The fly end is damaged from wear and time.
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A 48-star US flag flown aboard USS Laffey (DD-724) in combat off Okinawa. The fly end is damaged from wear and time.